338: Nitaimei's 'friendly' expression

After listening to Qin Zhe’s explanation, everyone collectively froze.

Damn it, we’ve been killing Yao Beasts and taking their Yao Cores this whole time, and now you’re telling us that we’ll have many Yao Beast companions in the future.

Everyone fell silent at this moment; the scene was dead quiet, with only the sound of their heavy breathing remaining.

Xin Mulan remembered how delicious Yao Beast meat was, and she wondered if they could still eat it if they had Yao Beast companions later.

Thinking this, she unreservedly blurted out, “So… can we still kill Yao Beasts, take their Yao Cores, and eat their meat later?”

Despite knowing how they should treat their Yao Beast companions, everyone’s gaze involuntarily turned towards Qin Zhe, seemingly awaiting his answer.

Qin Zhe smiled helplessly, rubbing his forehead, and said, “What are you all doing? While there might be some kind and friendly Yao Beasts who become our companions, overall, most of the Yao Beasts we encounter will still be aggressive and dangerous. It’s like our human society; there are good people and bad people, and you can’t generalize.”

Xin Mulan, however, remained persistent, insisting, “So… Yao Beast meat is edible?!”

Her eyes were filled with anticipation and longing, as if she couldn’t wait to taste its delicious flavor.

Qin Zhe nodded slightly in agreement, then reminded her, “Just make sure you don’t eat it in front of others!”

Xin Mulan’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and she eagerly replied, “Got it! Once I’ve roasted the meat, I’ll bring it out to share with him…”

Qin Zhe looked at her speechlessly. Ke Ming also felt helpless about Xin Mulan’s thought process and could only turn his gaze to Qin Zhe, asking, “How much do you know about the new companions?”

Qin Zhe shook his head, replying somewhat helplessly, “I’m very sorry, a few Yao Beast companions are about to transform, but I don’t know who exactly they will be.”

Xin Mulan waved her hand dismissively, saying boldly, “Oh, it’s fine, it’s fine. As long as their temper isn’t too volatile. After all, we already know new members are coming, and as long as their strength is sufficient, that’s all that matters!”

Hearing this, Qin Zhe suddenly hesitated.

He couldn’t help but recall the personality of one of the Yao Beast companions, and a hint of helplessness flickered in his eyes.

Jin Meiting keenly noticed the change in Qin Zhe’s expression, assuming there was an issue with the new companion, and curiously pressed, “What’s wrong? Is it related to the Yao Beast?”

Her voice conveyed concern.

The others present, hearing Qin Zhe’s words, also looked over curiously, turning their gazes towards Jin Meiting and Qin Zhe.

Qin Zhe smiled helplessly and explained, “Mulan mentioned his temperament just now, which reminded me that one of them might have a rather difficult temperament.”

Ke Ming listened, then asked doubtfully, “Difficult? What exactly is it like?”

Qin Zhe nodded and replied, “Well, it’s not exactly bad, but perhaps more impulsive. To be precise, this person tends not to think things through when encountering a problem; instead, he acts first and then considers the subsequent consequences.”

Ke Ming finally understood. She chuckled and teased, “Oh, I see. So, simple-minded and strong-limbed, eh? Besides, our team already has a pair of Dragon and Phoenix, so another Dragon won’t be a big deal.”

Understanding Qin Zhe’s concerns, Lan Kun waved his hand and directly reassured him, “It’s fine, anyway, the team already has a Dragon and Phoenix, so a few more won’t hurt.”

However, just as Lan Kun’s words fell, Ni Tai Mei’s voice suddenly came from a distance.

“Hey~ everyone, I’m here…”

In a flash, Ni Tai Mei arrived on the scene.

At this moment, Hu Bingbing was standing on the periphery fiddling with her fishing rod, and she was startled by Ni Tai Mei’s sudden embrace.

Not only that, but he excitedly lifted Hu Bingbing’s skirt, then turned and pounced on Qin Zhe, who was closest to Hu Bingbing.

Qin Zhe was quick-witted, immediately gripping his pants tightly, his face terrifyingly grim, as he repeatedly shouted, “Go away! Back off! Back off!…”

Hu Bingbing: “…”

The other people present: “…”

Hu Bingbing snapped out of it, and without a word, she grabbed her treasured fishing rod and furiously chased after Ni Tai Mei.

Xin Mulan, standing by, couldn’t bear to watch. She covered her face with her hand and sighed to herself, “I’ve taught him for so long, how can he still not remember? It’s better not to say I taught him, sigh!”

She mumbled to herself, shaking her head helplessly.

Ni Tai Mei scurried away, clutching his head, and the scene became chaotic for a moment.

“Hey, hey, hey, sister, sister, stop hitting… stop hitting… I really didn’t do it on purpose…”

Only Ni Tai Mei’s bitter pleas could be heard. Hu Bingbing, however, grew even angrier; each strike of the fishing rod left a noticeable red mark on him.

Hu Bingbing roared furiously, “You scoundrel, how dare you lift my skirt! I’ll teach you a good lesson and show you why a rooster crows!”

Lan Kun walked with steady steps towards Qin Zhe, incidentally moving away from the area where Ni Tai Mei was fleeing.

“Qin Zhe, now you know I said it’s fine, right!”

Qin Zhe was a bit stunned by the sudden situation, and after a while, he shook his head and slowly said, “Alright, alright, it seems a lot has happened in the short time I was away!”

Lan Kun unhurriedly explained, “Actually, it’s nothing major, it’s just that Ni Tai Mei is a bit special. He was originally a chicken, but after eating the Talent Fruit, he transformed into human form. It’s just a bit awkward that even though he’s in human form, he still retains his old habits.”

As he spoke, he happened to see Hu Bingbing strike Ni Tai Mei again. Lan Kun continued, “We’ve been trying to teach him about human ways, but for some reason, after Xin Mulan and Qin Zhe lived with him for a while, Ni Tai Mei seems to have gone a bit astray, and this condition occasionally flares up.”

Qin Zhe: “…”

Finally, Ni Tai Mei saw Xin Mulan, and his eyes instantly lit up.

He ran behind Xin Mulan, tugged at her clothes, and pitifully shook her body, saying with a choked voice, “Mulan Jie, please explain to Bingbing Jie, I really didn’t do it on purpose. I just got happy and forgot for a moment…”

Although seeing Ni Tai Mei beaten so badly did make her feel a little sympathetic, the moment she remembered how this guy had lifted her skirt in the street earlier, she immediately felt he deserved it and forced herself to ignore him.

Seeing that Xin Mulan was completely ignoring him, Ni Tai Mei grew anxious and quickly reached out to tug at her sleeve, gently shaking it while continuing to whine and act cute, “Mulan Jie, please be kind and help me explain. It really hurts now!”

Xin Mulan still didn’t respond, only slowly raising her right hand.

Ni Tai Mei, seeing this, secretly rejoiced, thinking she was finally softening and was about to reach out and pat his head to comfort him.

So, with a heart full of joy, he lowered his head, closed his eyes, and quietly waited for the long-awaited gentle caress to descend.

However, as time passed second by second, Ni Tai Mei never felt any touch from above his head.

He opened his eyes in confusion, looked up, and was surprised to find Xin Mulan’s index and middle fingers bent together, striking fiercely down towards his head…